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Firefighters still are unsure how a five-business fire started that also halted SEPTA El trains. NBC10's Christine Maddela reports from the scene on Front Street in Kensington. (Published Friday, May 9, 2014)

Traffic and transit are expected to return to normal Friday a day after fire tore through a row of businesses next to SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line.

Fire Rips Through Kensington Dollar Store

Neighboring buildings were evacuated and el service in the area was suspended. NBC10's Na'eem Douglas has more. (Published Thursday, May 8, 2014)

The fire broke out at Sophia's Gift and Dollar Store on the 2300 block of N Front Street around 5:30 p.m and quickly spread.

Firefighters ran into some trouble while trying to gain access to the dollar store and a second discount store, according to officials. Both buildings were closed and locked forcing firefighters to cut through gates.